A Conceptual error The literal meaning of the word “Jihad” is “Strenuous effort” or “struggle”. War for the independence of one’s homeland or for any other purpose is called Harb (war), but commonly it is also called Jihad, which depends on circumstances and is debatable. While a detailed article was published in DJ (Jihad: Myth…
Today’s topic is very important, especially concerning the IT sector. I would like to share a little from my experience in life and from the offices I have served in. I think the most unique and foundational thing about the universe is life. Why is this earth unique? Why is it special among the numerous…
Naval diplomacy is one of the important tasks that navies perform as it substantiates overall diplomatic efforts of the country. It is conducted via various actions, the purpose of which is to achieve cordiality and congeniality between the two countries. Visits of high-level delegations, port calls by ships, joint exercises, joint training, etc. are all…
Pakistan’s National Security Dilemma According to a recent corporate announcement VEON, the parent company of JAZZ, has partnered with STARLINK to launch Direct-to-Cell satellite services in VEON-operated markets, aiming to expand connectivity to remote and underserved areas. Jazz is Pakistan’s leading mobile network and digital services provider. This collaboration will integrate Starlink’s technology into Jazz’s…
Joint Foreign Policy Challenges The unique location of Central Asian countries and the vast land mass, commonly referred to Turan, ideally dictate it to be a single geographical and Geo-political Union or economic bloc to play a vital role in the regional and global geopolitical environment. This bloc has the power and capability to counter…
In the increasingly multipolar world, a “New World Order” with China and the U.S. competing for power is already underway. The US-China rivalry is described as a ‘new bipolarity,’ where the two countries are intensely competing across military, economic, ideological, and technological spheres. The world is witnessing a fundamental shift away from the bipolar US…
In 1960, General Muhammad Musa visited India on the invitation of the Indian army chief General K. S. ‘Timmy’ Thimayya. This group photograph was taken when former comrades of 6th Royal Battalion of 13th Frontier Force Rifles (6/13 FFR) got together in Delhi. The battalion had many titles over time. After the British conquest of…
Commemorating our Martyrs always stirs a deep emotion within me. Still, when I look at the innovative young men and women of Pakistan, I feel a profound reassurance that their sacrifice was not in vain. The energy, the potential, and the spark of our youth can transform this country; they deserve global recognition. The soldier…
ContextAfter several rounds of intensive negotiations mediated by Qatar and Türkiye, Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to extend their ceasefire despite failing to achieve a major breakthrough. The decision followed a series of fierce cross-border clashes that caused heavy casualties on both sides. According to Türkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both countries also consented to establish…
Strategic Repercussions of the 2025 Indo-Pak Conflict The astounding success of Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos (OBM) has severely dented the ‘Hindutva’ ideology in general and hurt its proponents in particular. The modern day India and its governance have over-arching influence of not only Hindutva ideology bit also draws inspiration from the centuries old Chanakya ideology….
